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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,094.30, 7,029.96 and 2,856.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,094.30, 7,029.96 and 2,856.54 is: 3,941.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,094.30 : 7,029.96 = 2,856.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,094.30/7,029.96 = 2,856.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,094.30x = 7,029.96 × 2,856.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,094.30x = 20,081,361.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,081,361.94/5,094.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,941.93

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